A PLACE TO GAIN skills and experience .
Work-related learning
Our courses are designed to give you a range of transferable skills , so you can show employers you ’ ve got what it takes to hit the ground running .
Working environments such as our Dental Academy and industry-standard newsroom let students develop and practise skills for professional careers .
Many courses are accredited , approved or recognised by Professional Statutory Regulatory Bodies – this shows employers you ’ ve got the specialist knowledge and skills needed for those professions .
We organise regular visits from employers , many of which run career-specific seminars , to give you a head start on your job hunt .
FREE CAREERS SUPPORT FOR UP TO 5 YEARS AFTER GRADUATION
Part-time work
Many students choose to work part time while they study . Portsmouth is a city with a wide range of part-time jobs and our Careers and Employability Service can help you find work that fits around your commitments . Each year , we advertise hundreds of part-time opportunities with a wide range of employers , including the University .
Getting you on the career ladder
The Careers and Employability Service can help you develop your abilities and find opportunities to achieve your ambitions . You can access the Service for free from day one of year one , and up to five years after you graduate .
• Career planning advice
• Help to find and apply for graduate jobs through our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy
• Support to start your own business
• Careers advisers can provide guidance on professional development
• Events throughout the year where you can meet employers
Placements with world-leading companies
With over 3,000 students a year engaging with businesses and organisations , operating both domestically and globally , if you ’ re looking to get some incredible work experience during your studies , Portsmouth is your place .
Work placement years are available with most courses . Take a look at our unique Connected Degrees ® on page 4 to see how we offer you more choice with your paid placement than any other UK university .
Placement organisations include :
• Citizens Advice
• Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
• Microsoft
• Portsmouth Football Club
• BAE Systems
• Bosch
• IBM
• Walt Disney UK
• Airbus
• Sky
• Network Rail
Learning on the job
Our Careers and Employability Service facilitates work experience with local , national and international employers .
No matter how long or short , any work placement gives you a real edge when starting your career . The contacts you make , and the experiences and achievements you can put on your CV , make a great impression . You might even be invited back to start your graduate career .
We also provide you with a range of volunteering opportunities , so you can gain valuable skills and professional experience .
Self-employed placements
Instead of working for an employer during your placement year , a self-employed placement gives you the chance to turn your own ideas into a business before you graduate .
We ’ ve got all the expertise and tools to help you get started and make your business a success :
• Business support , skills development activities and expertled clinics
• Free hot desking at one of our Innovation Connect centres
• Opportunities to win accolades and funding
• Regular one-to-one support from the Student StartUp Team
• The chance to network with and learn from our Entrepreneurs in Residence
All you need is an idea , and the passion to see it through , and we ’ ll be by your side . We ’ ll help to nurture your business while you ’ re studying with us and for up to five years after you graduate .
94 % of our graduates are in work and / or further study .
( HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021 / 22 )
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